Netflix has scored a major hit with its latest romantic comedy release, an adaptation of Emily Henry's bestselling novel People We Meet on Vacation, which has viewers beaming with delight.
A Faithful Friends-to-Lovers Adaptation
The film, which began streaming on 9 January 2026, follows the decade-long friendship and simmering romance between polar opposites Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth). The story charts their annual summer trips, a tradition that starts in university and faces a crisis when they begin to question their true feelings for one another.
Director Brett Haley collaborated closely with author Emily Henry to ensure key elements from the beloved book made it to the screen. This careful approach has clearly resonated, as the movie has already secured an impressive 88% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audience and Critical Acclaim
Fans of the novel and new viewers alike are flooding social media with praise. One delighted book fan wrote, "This movie exceeded all of my expectations. Everything about it was perfect. The casting was spot on... You could really feel the care and respect put into honouring the original story."
The chemistry between the two leads is a particular highlight. Another viewer raved, "Both Emily and Tom did AMAZING at playing their characters. Rom-com is so back." Further testimonials describe the film as having audiences "kicking their feet" with joy and smiling "from ear to ear."
Where to Watch
People We Meet on Vacation is available to stream exclusively on Netflix now. For Sky customers, a free Netflix subscription is currently available as part of Sky Stream TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan, offering another way to access this charming two-hour film.
With its captivating performances and faithful storytelling, this adaptation is being hailed as a triumphant return for the romantic comedy genre, proving that heartfelt stories about connection are very much in demand.
